Menu Guru: New Seasonal Food and Drinks Items at Top Fast Food Chains

Menu Guru: New Seasonal Food and Drinks Items at Top Fast Food Chains

Welcome to the Menu Guru podcast. I have been presenting food trends to the top fast food chains for over 20 years, and now I want to use my skills to keep you aware of new items, before they are off the menus! Some items are available for a few days or a few months, but you just never know! I've got insta and facebook to show you the new items too -- https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com/ www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer/ www.instagram.com/menuguru77 https://x.com/ElissaRemp83836 My X/Twitter showcases interesting and creative foods and drinks from around the globe, from Russia to Sweden. Chow!

Episodes

November 10, 2025 22 mins

PART TWO FOR NOVEMBER NEW FAST FOOD ITEMS! 

Hi fast foodies and any folks that enjoy new fast food items. If you like experimenting with new foods and drinks at the top chains, you have come to the right place! 

My "name" is Menu Guru and I have developed and presented fast food trends to the chains for the past 20+ years. 

This podcast, and all the other corresponding social media, is designed to show you the new items before they...

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Hi fast foodies and any folks that enjoy new fast food items. If you like experimenting with new foods and drinks at the top chains, you have come to the right place! 

My "name" is Menu Guru and I have developed and presented fast food trends to the chains for the past 20+ years. 

This podcast, and all the other corresponding social media, is designed to show you the new items before they are taken off the menu. You don't want FOMO...

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Hi Fast Foodies! If you love fall foods and drinks - you've come to the right place!

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. 

My podcast is designed to illuminate new fast food items on top chains to make sure you don't miss an item that you sounds delish! 

Check out my socials to stay on top of new items! https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com - mai...

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October 4, 2025 23 mins

Hi Fast Foodies! If you love fall foods and drinks - you've come to the right place!

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. 

My podcast is designed to illuminate new fast food items on the below programs, listed below to make sure you don't miss an item that you sounds delish! 

Check out my socials to stay on top of new items! https://chicagoel...

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September 15, 2025 35 mins

Hi Fast Foodies! If you love eating purple foods and drinks - you've come to the right place!

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items.

My podcast is designed to illuminate new fast food items on the below programs, li...

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September 2, 2025 16 mins

Welcome back, fast foodies!

We are creeping into fall, while still holding onto summer. This podcast will guide you into the new drinks and foods, and most of them are crazy cool, and probably won't be on the menu much longer.  The Menu Guru has worked on developing items for fast food chains for the past 20ish years, and can help you taste new items before they slip into the night. 

Check out my socials to stay on top of new item...

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August 14, 2025 27 mins

Foodies - you have come to the right podcast. Anyone else out there enjoy fast food? Do you like to try the new seasonal items and any other type of new fast food? 

This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This way, you won’t miss out! Today's podcast features new items at McDonald's, Panera, Burger King, Wendy's, Chipotle and more! 

 

My X/Twitter showcases fast food items ar...

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Ready to hear about all the new and seasonal fast food items? If so, you've come to the right place! We have info on McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Starbucks and more! 

 

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes. https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer/ www.instagram.com/menuguru77 www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-menu-guru-your-guide-to-n-207943888 https://x.com/ElissaRemp83836

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July 22, 2025 20 mins

The Menu Guru has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years.

These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items.

This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This way, you won’t miss out!

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

https://c...

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June 24, 2025 17 mins

Most countries eat bugs, from a whole bug to items made with bug flower. The United States is taking baby steps to grow bug acceptance and interest, mostly as an alternative flour. Bug flour adds substantial nutrients and add a slightly sweet taste. 

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com

www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer/

www.instagram.com/menuguru77

www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-...

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June 12, 2025 20 mins

Welcome Fast Foodies to the Dunkin' fans out there. Now, we are going to pivot and highlight Dunkin' and sister company Baskin'.  There's fun Dunkin' Spiked teas and coffees, as well as a few baked items. And with that, the rest of the podcast is Dunkin'. Slip on your slippers, and run to Dunkin' . 

If you want to discuss any of these items, tweet, chat on Insta or yell into the abyss - we welcome the feedback. 

https://chicagoelis...

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This fast food focused podcast focuses on new and seasonal fast food items in the US, which may be on the menu for a certain time frame. 

This episode is different from previous episodes in that most of the podcast is dedicated to Zaxby's and their plethora of new items that you won't want to miss. 

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com

https://www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer/

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This fast food focused podcast focuses on new and seasonal fast food items in the US, which may be on the menu for a certain time frame. I've been working with top fast food chains for the past 20 plus years, and the Menu Guru (Elissa) is going to showcase the interesting new items so you will never miss out on a delish item. 

This way, you won’t miss out! Today's podcast covers new items at Jack in the Box, Wendy's, and Rita's Ita...

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April 25, 2025 17 mins

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items.

This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This podca...

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Fast food chains put out limited time offers throughout the year, and it's really easy to miss out on some tasty treats, dinner, desserts. In fact, they are so many from these chains that you might miss out on some delicious food or drinks. 

The chains we focused on today include: Jamba, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin and Firehouse Subs.  

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram an...

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Fast food chains put out limited time offers throughout the year. In fact, they are so many from these chains that you might miss out on some delicious food or drinks. 

The chains we focused on today include: McDonald's, Burger, Jimmy John's, Culvers, Krispy Kreme, and Mr. Charlies 

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com

www.inst...

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March 12, 2025 19 mins

Welcome fast foodies! This podcast describes new and seasonal items, specifically fast food. In addition to the new and seasonal items, it also celebrates the spring flavors and colors for drinks or desserts. 

Chains Covered:  Burger King, Scooter's Coffee, Black Rock Coffee Bar, PJ's Coffee, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A.

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

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This podcast Menu Guru podcast highlights the fast food items at small or independent shops that are over-the-top, in terms of shape, size, color, taste, ingredients and more! Who knew eating out could be such a visual experience?

Most of my podcasts focus on the new and seasonal fast food items. It''s designed to educate people all over this country about all th...

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Who loves Donuts? We are pivoting from previous podcasts on new and seasonal foods and drinks at the top fast food chains. So, this entire episode highlights the donut shops across the country, and you can see some of the donuts on instagram!

The Menu Guru discusses these seasonal donuts at the very small chains and independents. We found new flavors, new shapes and nostalgic donuts. 

Check out my instagram to see these donuts with...

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February 10, 2025 18 mins

Typically this podcast focuses on top US chains, but this special multiple donut category will likely be at least two episodes. We did a deep dive on Pinkbox and Dapper Donuts, and the flavors and photos are spectacular. 

 

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com

www.instagram.com/menuguru77

www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-menu-guru-y...

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